Huizenga Champions Great Lakes Harbor Funding Through House

Statement

Today, the House passed the Energy & Water Appropriations Bill by a vote of 240 to 177, which included Congressman Huizenga's amendment to hold the federal government accountable and ensure the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund is used to dredge ports and harbors along our nation's coasts and across the Great Lakes.

"Whether it is Grand Haven, Holland, Ludington or Muskegon, these harbors are absolutely vital to the local economy," said Rep. Huizenga. "With proper dredging, the ports in these harbors serve as economic engines that create good-paying jobs and promote economic expansion and development within each community."

"It's important to remember that ports and harbors do not just impact the community in which they are located. The freight that travels through cities along Lake Michigan ends up being utilized in Wyoming, Kentwood, and other communities across the state. While there is more work to be done to ensure harbors are properly maintained and dredged, the Huizenga-Hahn Amendment holds Washington accountable in a bipartisan manner and that is a good thing for manufacturers, agricultural producers, and consumers not only in West Michigan but across the nation."

On Wednesday evening, Congressman Huizenga spoke on the House floor about the significance of the Huizenga-Hahn Amendment.

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